Range Chat – Is a Golf Warm-Up a Myth?

Most of us have rocked up to the first tee with barely enough time to stretch, let alone warm up. 

A couple of lazy practice swings, maybe a shoulder roll, and away we go. 

For years, golfers have told themselves: 

“The first few holes don’t count anyway.” 

But skipping a warm-up usually costs you shots — you just don’t notice until it’s already on the card. 

The warm-up myth: 

Many golfers think warming up doesn’t matter. 

That distance is distance whether you’re cold or warm. 

That stretching is optional. 

What actually happens when you don’t warm up: 

Slower swing speed early. 

Poorer contact. 

Shorter carry. 

Messy opening holes. 

A proper warm-up isn’t about swinging harder. 

It’s about swinging better. 

Even a short warm-up helps: 

Improves rhythm. 

Restores distance naturally. 

Builds confidence from the first tee. 

You don’t need a full gym session. 

A simple warm-up works: 

Light stretching. 

Easy wedge or iron swings. 

Gradually building speed. 

Ten minutes is enough. 

On Australian courses — with heat, cold mornings, and wind — warming up matters even more. 

Final Word: 

Skipping a warm-up might save time, but it usually costs shots. 

Join the Conversation: 

Do you warm up properly, or head straight to the tee? 

Disclaimer – From the Range 

Shared from long-term amateur experience, not professional coaching. 

These are lessons learned over time — offered to help you think, not to tell you how to play.